The entire room fell silent.
James Klein was always the center of attention at any party.
His status was noble and his position transcendent.
Yet now, he was bowing respectfully to a young girl.
He even used formal language.
The scene was too shocking.
Everyone was stunned.
Isabella Ashcroft's nails dug into her palms.
Her face burned with heat.
Julian Evans frowned deeply.
His gaze shifted back and forth between the two.
"Do you know each other?"
James looked at Evelyn Ross.
His eyes held a question.
Evelyn raised her champagne glass.
Her peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly.
"Mr. Klein, hello."
Her voice was light and cool.
"I am too young for such formal address."
James immediately understood.
He cleared his throat softly.
"Miss Ross, I didn't expect to see you here. I got a bit excited."
Everyone suddenly understood.
It was because of her beauty.
Mr. Lu laughed, trying to smooth things over.
"Mr. Klein has excellent taste. Miss Ross is indeed stunning."
But James said seriously, "Miss Ross is not only outstanding in appearance, but her abilities are even more admirable."
Mr. Lu was taken aback.
He remembered Jason Lawrence's earlier praise.
He put away his joking manner.
He handed over his business card.
"Miss Ross, I hope we have the opportunity to work together."
Others also crowded around.
"If Mr. Klein praises her, she must be remarkable."
"Young and promising…"
Evelyn smiled faintly.
Jason Lawrence stepped forward to handle the socializing.
Julian snorted coldly.
"No matter how capable, can she compare to Dr. Nan?"
The atmosphere instantly froze.
James raised an eyebrow but remained silent.
Evelyn remained calm and composed.
Mr. Lu hurriedly tried to diffuse the situation.
"Dr. Nan is the peak of the industry, but Miss Ross has a promising future."
He looked at Julian.
"Young Master Evans, the Vance Group is truly fortunate to have such talent."
Julian said nothing more.
Everyone continued talking and laughing.
James did not dare to pay any more attention to Evelyn.
Everyone pressed for news about Dr. Nan's movements.
Evelyn took the opportunity to slip out onto the balcony.
The banquet hall was brilliantly lit.
But she found it dull and uninteresting.
Instead, she missed her time at the hospital.
The quiet time spent with the little old lady and Alexander Vance.
That was what put her at ease.
Her phone vibrated.
A message from Alexander Vance.
[I'm discussing matters at The Ritz-Carlton. Let's go back together after it ends.]
The corner of Evelyn's mouth lifted slightly.
She wanted to leave immediately.
Jason Lawrence followed her out.
"So you and Mr. Klein are that close."
Evelyn smiled faintly but said nothing.
Jason observed James.
He noticed James kept stealing glances at Evelyn.
He thought James was interested in her.
James's conditions were excellent.
He was a good choice.
He试探性地问道。
"What do you think of James Klein?"
Evelyn answered seriously, "Steady and hardworking. Reliable."
This subordinate was very capable.
She felt assured leaving the company to him.
Jason's eyes lit up.
"You have feelings for him?"
If the two got together.
Introducing Dr. Nan would no longer be a problem.
Evelyn was stunned.
Then she laughed.
She was about to explain.
A cough sounded nearby.
They both turned.
Alexander Vance stood on the adjacent balcony.
His figure was tall and straight.
His expression was dark and icy.
His gaze was sharp as a knife.
He had just overheard the conversation.
Evelyn's praise for James.
It inexplicably displeased him.
He sternly reprimanded Jason.
"Miss Ross is married. Do not joke about such things."
Jason felt wronged.
He didn't know.
Why was his cousin being so harsh?
He hurriedly asked Evelyn, "You're married? Does James know?"
He hoped it wouldn't lead to hatred born of love.
Evelyn nodded.
"He knows."
Jason breathed a sigh of relief.
Curious, he pressed further.
"You're so young. Why marry so early? Who is it?"
Evelyn glanced at Alexander.
She remained silent.
Alexander spoke lightly.
"You talk too much."
Jason was speechless.
He thought his cousin was acting very strange today.
Alexander looked at Evelyn.
"I'm heading back. Together?"
Evelyn immediately nodded.
"Okay. Meet you at the entrance."
Jason hurried to follow.
"I'll come too."
Inside the banquet hall.
Isabella saw Julian's ugly expression.
Her heart was uneasy.
Evelyn knew James Klein.
Did that mean she also knew Dr. Nan?
Julian walked up to James.
"Mr. Klein, does Evelyn Ross know Dr. Nan?"
Everyone pricked up their ears.
If James said yes.
They would definitely swarm Evelyn.
He cleared his throat lightly.
"How could that be?"
Isabella and Julian breathed a sigh of relief.
James saw Evelyn leaving.
He hurriedly made his excuses.
"I have matters to attend to. I must take my leave."
Everyone watched him chase after her.
They smiled with deep meaning.
Julian's face grew darker.
At the entrance.
James caught up to Evelyn.
"I'm going abroad tomorrow to discuss cooperation. I need to take the company seal and the patent documents."
Evelyn nodded.
James hurried away.
Jason looked at her strangely.
"Mr. Klein is going abroad. Why is he reporting to you?"
His eyes widened.
"Don't tell me…"
Evelyn was silent for a moment.
She sighed softly.
"Alright. I admit it."
"I am Dr. Nan."